The Global Debt Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb Threatening the World Economy
Shocking Figures and Troubling Details Global debt has reached unprecedented levels, driven largely by massive government spending to counter the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside decades of expansionary monetary policies. Estimates indicate that global public debt surpassed $100 trillion USD in 2024,…
Hormuz: A Looming Danger… Can the Global Economy Survive?
A Three-Dimensional Shock to Energy Markets The Strait of Hormuz serves as an indispensable lifeline for global energy supplies. Approximately 17 to 20 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and refined petroleum products transit the Strait, accounting for…
EQIQ Doubles Fund to $30 Million to Support Iraq’s Digital Economy
Abu Dhabi-based venture capital fund and venture builder EQIQ has announced doubling its fund size from $15 million to $30 million to deepen investments in Iraq’s rapidly growing digital economy. The fund targets startups in e-commerce, logistics, and fintech, aiming…
AI Middle East: Unlocking the Region’s Next Tech Frontier
The International Center for Development Studies has announced the launch of “AI Middle East“, a specialized media platform aimed at enhancing understanding and development of artificial intelligence technologies across the Middle East and North Africa region. This initiative comes at…
Infrastructure Diplomacy: The New Power Game
By: Haydar Al-Rikabi* The global race for artificial intelligence leadership has created a new form of statecraft, “infrastructure diplomacy”. Rather than wielding influence through military power or ideological alignment, nations are now building strategic relationships through control of the computational…